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Strasburg
Location of Strasburg in Shelby County, Illinois.
Location of Strasburg in Shelby County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Shelby
Area
 • Total 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2)
 • Land 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 531
 • Density 981.52/sq mi (379.10/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62465
Area code(s) 217
FIPS code 17-73040
GNIS ID 2399916
Wikimedia Commons Strasburg, Illinois

Strasburg is a small village located in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 531 people. It is a quiet community in the central part of Illinois.

Understanding Strasburg's Location

Strasburg is found in the state of Illinois, which is in the United States. It is part of Shelby County. This village is entirely made up of land, covering an area of about 0.53 square miles (1.4 square kilometers).

Who Lives in Strasburg?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 104
1890 258 148.1%
1900 392 51.9%
1910 526 34.2%
1920 469 −10.8%
1930 418 −10.9%
1940 435 4.1%
1950 436 0.2%
1960 467 7.1%
1970 456 −2.4%
1980 488 7.0%
1990 473 −3.1%
2000 603 27.5%
2010 467 −22.6%
2020 531 13.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Strasburg has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 603 people living in the village. By 2020, the population was 531.

Households and Families in Strasburg

In 2000, there were 208 households in Strasburg. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 139 were families. Many households, about 59.6%, were married couples living together.

Some households, about 29.8%, had children under 18 living with them. This shows that Strasburg is a place where families raise their kids.

Age Groups in the Village

The people in Strasburg come from all age groups. In 2000, about 19.9% of the population was under 18 years old. A large portion, 33.7%, were 65 years of age or older. The average age in the village was 49 years.

Income and Economy

In 2000, the average income for a household in Strasburg was about $40,673 per year. For families, the average income was around $43,750. The income per person in the village was $16,102. A small number of families and people, about 6.0%, lived below the poverty line.

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